Caption:
Book illustration accompanying the story of Solomon writing the book of Proverbs (Proverbs 1). King Solomon sits on his throne and writes in a book. Around him are scientific instruments, a sign of his wisdom. The print includes a caption with a reference to the accompanying Bible passage. King Solomon Writes the Book of Proverbs Scenes from the Bible Biblia sacra , print maker: Abraham de Bruyn, Gerard van Groeningen, Antwerp, 1583 - 1577, paper, engraving, h 164 mm × w 113 mm